"Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing him to run between two trees. Fact or fiction? Find out the real story of this folk hero, who did love to hunt bears, served as a congressman for Tennessee, and fought and died at the Alamo"-- "An illustrated biography of famous frontiersman Davy Crockett,...

Traces the author's visits to key areas in the life of Davy Crockett, including the legendary frontiersman's Tennessee River Valley home and the Alamo site in Texas, exploring Crockett's true life and enduring cultural influence. An American icon: Pioneer. Congressman. Martyr of the Alamo. King of the Wild Frontier. As with all great legends, Davy Crockett's has been retold many times, repeatedly reinvented by historians and popular storytellers....

It is no ordinary baby who climbs out of a cradle and starts walking the day he is born.

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Davy Crockett in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.

Davy and his partner go to the Alamo and Washington. Edited from the original TV version.

A biography of the famous frontiersman and Congressman, focusing on his childhood.

Davy Crockett was a popular American frontiersman. People told wild stories about his strength and skills. Some of these stories became legends. Learn more in Davy Crockett, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.

Along the wild frontier, Davy Crockett earns a reputation for bravery and courage. His belief in standing up for the right cause leads him to Washington and the Alamo, showing us that actions speak louder than words.

Davy Crockett was a frontiersman and a politician who became a celebrity and folk hero during his own lifetime.